DANIELLE DUNSMORE FOR MAYOR 2024

Proud Gold Coast local since 1974

I'm Danielle Dunsmore, and I'd love to become your Gold Coast Mayor in 2028.

I'm a MBA qualified, passionate local of 58 years and I care about the future liveability of the Gold Coast.

Career Highlights & RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

My experience

My career spans roles in Tourism, local council, multi-national corporations and small business.

  • City of Gold Coast
  • Brisbane City Council
  • HOTA
  • Gold Coast Sun
  • Griffith University
  • RSL Queensland
  • Mirvac
  • South Bank Corporation
  • Creator of the "Save Labrador" campaign
  • Inaugural Manager - Surfers Beachfront Markets
  • Inaugural Marketing team - Harbour Town
  • Business & Travel Engagement - GC18
  • MBA - University of NSW

Volunteer work

  • Change Management Institute
  • Park Run Broadbeach Waters
  • RatPack
  • Rotary
  • Save Labrador
  • Women in Tourism

VOTE DANIELLE DUNSMORE

For local business & community engagement

I'll be the Mayor that you'll see out and about, at community events & local Chambers of Commerce. I'm an advocate of small business and want to ensure everyone's perspective is heard.

I believe in transparency and community engagement, in fact, communication, change management & engagement has been a big part of my career to date.

Read Q&A
  • INTEGRITY

    As your new Mayor, I’ll create a council that prizes itself on honesty, transparency and community engagement, leverage my business skills for positive change, and avoid past mistakes.

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  • LIVEABILITY

    Cities across the world are rethinking their transport opportunities to encourage people to choose options that are better for the environment and better for themselves.

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  • THE ENVIRONMENT

    As Mayor, I'll reinstate the council's Climate Change unit, collaborate with my elected colleagues for opportunities to change, and support residents and businesses to transition for a stronger future.

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